Tunnel Falls Adventure: Oregon's Ultimate Hiking Experience

Journey through the recovering burn area of Eagle Creek to witness the mesmerizing Tunnel Falls, an experience accentuated by verdant mossy cliffs and multiple waterfalls.

Last updated: May 2024

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Free access with required Northwest Forest Pass
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The Tunnel Falls via Eagle Creek trail offers an unforgettable hiking experience in the heart of Oregon's Columbia Gorge. This 13.6-mile round-trip trek is marked by its challenging terrain, featuring extreme cliffs and a narrow, cliff-hugging path that leads to the stunning 172-foot Tunnel Falls. The trail passes through a recovering burn area, adding a unique aspect to the hike as nature rejuvenates itself. Highlights include the cliffside walk with chains for support, numerous small waterfalls along the way, and the breathtaking Tunnel Falls itself, where hikers can walk behind the cascading water through a natural rock tunnel.

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Itinerary

Start at the Eagle Creek Trailhead: Located off Interstate 84, park and prepare for the hike.
Navigate the Trail: Follow the marked trail, enjoying smaller waterfalls and lush greenery. Use chains for support on narrow cliff sections.
Arrive at Tunnel Falls: Experience the awe of Tunnel Falls, where you can walk behind the waterfall.
Optional Extension to Twister Falls: For those wishing to extend their hike, continue to Twister Falls before turning back.
Return: Retrace your steps back to the trailhead.

Location

Oregon 97014

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Packing List

Sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes
Water and electrolytes (1 liter of water per 2 hours of hiking)
Snacks and energy foods
Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended)
Camera or smartphone for photos
Emergency kit (first aid, whistle, etc.)

4.7 ● Google reviews

Great and fairly simple trail. About 13 miles round trip. The inline isn’t steep or difficult. The trail has many rocky sections and also a few wet sections. Take your time and enjoy the views along the way.

This waterfall is incredible and worth the time to get there! The hike itself is actually pretty easy, it's just long but no real sections of severe incline or anything. Not a kid or pet-friendly trail due to the rocky nature of the trail and some very steep drop-offs. Overall this is a great way to spend a day!

Beautiful hike that took you along steep cliffs sides and past many gorgeous falls. The incline was steady the whole 6 miles, however, it was a more challenging trail just due to the nature of the trail. It is a very eneven, rocky, loose rock trail so just be aware that you can't lazy walk this trail or you will trip and fall. By lazy walk, I mean, the walk back that is almost all down hill, you'll still have to pick up your legs so you don't trip! We hiked down to the punch bowl falls and then hiked the extra 300 ft or so at the end to twister falls giving us a total of 13 miles. This park requires a NW Forest parking pass. Also, don't forget the sunscreen because there are plenty of shady spots but a lot of sun exposure as well.

Long hike back to the tunnel falls but worth every step! We saw so many other falls along the way. There isn’t much tree cover due to the fires so I would recommend going early or bringing sun gear. It was about 11 miles total for us to get to the falls. There is a fall called “twister falls” that is just past the tunnel and is totally worth the extra few minutes of hiking

The walk to the tunnel falls from eagle creek trail is incredible. It's a long hike of 13 miles and worth the view throughout the hike. You can go upto 7 miles falls from the tunnel falls.

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